Teaching Pilates for Postural Faults, Illness and Injury

Beschreibung

Beschreibung

The Pilates technique is very much used in physiotherapy treatment, especially in remedial exercises to aid recovery and rehabilitation after surgery as well as with back problems and sports injuries. This text is ideal for physical therapists, nurses, and trainers.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Good posture and how it can be achieved; Common medical conditions and problems; Anatomy review - torso, lower limbs and feet; Exercises for core stabilisation and efficient movement; Anatomy review - the upper limb; Upper body exercises; Teaching; Health and safety; Appendices:Sample client record form, Sample postural assessment form